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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,246 and 6,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,246 and 6,369 is: 9,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246 : 6,369 = 6,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246/6,369 = 6,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246x = 6,369 × 6,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246x = 40,564,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564,161/4,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.50

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